Google's Nexus One an iPhone
January 7th 2010 08:24
Extravagant claims are being made re the Google new phone that everyone has been waiting for.
Let the price wars begin.
from: CBS news
As Google unveiled its new device to the world, they claim this new device is not a smartphone, but a 'superphone'. As John Blackstone shows us, 'superphone' seems to be a bit of an overstatement.'
Watch this video but allow a second run to overcome the static. It's well worth the viewing.
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Sieberg said in terms of price you will pay more with the Google Nexus One if you want to go with a carrier other than T-Mobile.
However, the option of an unlocked device, Sieberg said, is a benefit for some people who want to avoid being locked into one company, such as iPhone users who must use AT&T service.
As for the two phones' hardware, Sieberg said, the five megapixel camera with Nexus One is powerful.
"It has a flash," he said. "The iPhone has a three megapixel camera. People have complaints with it."
In addition, the Nexus One has a seven-hour battery, and a program that tells you what you're using with your battery power. Apple's iPhone has a five-hour battery.
As for drawbacks with the Nexus One, Sieberg said the keyboard is "finicky," and there isn't accessibility to iTunes -- just Amazon.com.
"Content can be king for these devices," he said. "You talk about the iPhone -- everyone loves getting music and movies from there. You can get music from Amazon, but not the same thing for a lot of people."
Sieberg predicted the two companies will ultimately be competing over consumers' attention.
"That's where this is going. They want to get mobile ad dollars between these two devices," he said. "They're going at it big time."
Google Nexus One
Price and Carrier(s) $179 with a T-Mobile contract
$529 without a contract (3G access on AT&T)
Hardware 5 MP camera, 7 hour 3G use time, 4 GB flash (up to 32 GB)
Pros: Maps, Searches, noise-cancelling, multiple carriers
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